Trying to Complete G1 Ark Crew

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Human Microbe, Jun 14, 2021.

  1. flik68

    flik68 Well-Known Member

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    No problem. The main one I don't care for is cosmos. I like the little chubby guy from the toon and that one definitely isn't it.
     
  2. Human Microbe

    Human Microbe Active Member

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    Lol, yeah. That’s another thing that bothered me about that figure. It’s not Cosmos unless he’s obese.
     
  3. Fenrys

    Fenrys Formerly Tigatron2002

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    Machine boy powerglide might be more in line size wise, it's an upscaled ko of the cw powerglide
     
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  4. Human Microbe

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    Now see, I wish Hasbro would just do that. Just take these pre-existing figures, scale them up, maybe give them transparent windows, throw in a pistol or other weapon, and boom, done.
     
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  5. Dr Fingelblender

    Dr Fingelblender Well-Known Member

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    I use Machine Boy Powerglide, he's the same size as Kingdom Warpath.
    POTP Seaspray and Beachcomber are a bit smaller but the best there is at the moment I think.
    I use Magic Square's Cosmos.
    He is smaller again but he's awesome (and tubby).
     
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  6. Human Microbe

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    My latest arrivals are here!

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    First up, Gears and the Rainmakers. Poor Gears looks like he’s about to have a terrible day. But to be fair, Gears ALWAYS assumes he’s going to have a terrible day, so in that regard he’s never disappointed.

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    If his day wasn’t bad enough, the Constructicons just rolled up.

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    All of my new arrivals next to Earthrise Megatron for size comparison purposes.

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    Constructicons by themselves on my wall shelf.

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    Constructicons and Rainmakers.

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    And now here are all the Season 1-2 Decepticons in my possession:

    - Megatron
    - Shockwave
    - Soundwave
    - Rumble
    - Ravage
    - Lazerbeak
    - Starscream
    - Thundercracker
    - Skywarp
    - Reflector
    - Reflector
    - Reflector
    - Ion Storm
    - Nova Storm
    - Acid Storm
    - Scrapper
    - Hook
    - Long Haul (who desperately needs to get on Jenny Craig)
    - Mixmaster
    - Bonecrusher
    - Scavenger
    - Thrust
    - Nightbird

    All I need for my Season 1 set are Frenzy, Bombshell, Kickback, Shrapnel, and the four variant Seekers from MTMTE (Later named Bitstream, Hotlink, Nacelle, and Sunstorm).

    And just for the hell of it, here also are my TFTM to Season 4 Decepticons.

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    And here is Gears fitting in with the rest of the Autobots.
     
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  7. Human Microbe

    Human Microbe Active Member

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    Soooo close. I finally have the complete Autobot Ark crew, but I still want to replace six of these. Sideswipe, Mirage, and Ratchet with Earth mode variants (the first two will be easy enough this November, but Ratchet is a far tougher proposition), and Windcharger, Brawn, and Gears with up-to-date Hasbro figures which are in the proper scale.

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    Oh, and speaking of this picture in particular, Spike and Sparkplug are already on their way. :D 

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  8. Human Microbe

    Human Microbe Active Member

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    Updated. Anyone want to take a guess who got added this time?

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  9. Sunbow Prime

    Sunbow Prime TFW2005 Supporter

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    I doubt even getting the entirety of season 1 G1 in the same line will happen.
    Ratbat and Buzzsaw were not in season 1.
     
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  10. Ramberk Magnus

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    I know :(  I include them in season 1 because I want to have complete set of 24 characters for each faction. It's just to have nice symmetry and keep things organized. But yeah, I know they weren't originally in season 1.
     
  11. TFXProtector

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    Here's a OSKO set where you can get Powerglide in the US. Give the rest away as party favors or gifts or donate or kitbash 'em. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CNK6FKS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    All are current WFC Deluxe Class. Roughly Warpath size. You might need to tighten some tabs on Powerglide like I did (a coat of super glue or nail polish clear coat) and he's solid.

    Whoa. Dude... That's exactly the same lineup I have and it's nearly perfect. I love how tubby Cosmos is. (And really, really well-made.)
     
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  12. Ramberk Magnus

    Ramberk Magnus Well-Known Member

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    Undersized KO Constructions have replaced by UW versions in my display! They look much better in robot mode even though they are of inferior quality. Now we just need the new Insecticons!
     

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    Wow. Who made these? How big are these? For sure this much be really hard to find now. Sorry for too many questions.
     
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  14. Dr Fingelblender

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    EDIT: look back a page or two to see my pics of the smaller set against these

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    I got them off Ebay (from China), no idea who made them, I'm sorry.
    These are the larger size, Spike maybe just a touch over 2 inches (5cm) and Sparkplug a tiny bit taller.
     
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